Parish Council · Monday, March 24, 2025
Parish Council
St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
The St. Charles Parish Council held its regular meeting on March 24, 2025, opening with a series of proclamations honoring public service, health awareness, and community causes, followed by an annual report from the Parish Library System and updates from Parish President Matthew Jewell on ongoing infrastructure and community programs. The Council also approved a subdivision lot-width waiver for a project by Raven Land, LLC, confirmed a new appointee to the Library Board of Control, and introduced three ordinances that will move to a public hearing next month.
Decisions & Votes
Approved8–02025-0079
Resolution Endorsing a Waiver from Appendix C Subdivision Regulations, Section 3 Geometric Standards C Lots 1B Width
Minor subdivision splitting one lot into two for Raven Land LLC. Lot approval contingent on waiver for width. Planning Commission approved the subdivision and department recommends approval of the waiver.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Willie Comardelle
Watch Items
The Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Courthouse in Hahnville to consider final passage of the following ordinances:
- An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance of 1981, to change the zoning classification from C-2 to R-2 on Lots 1A and 2A, Square B, St. Rose Subdivision, St. Rose Avenue, St. Rose, as requested by Malcolm Darensbourg for M.A.D. III, LLC.
- An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., to perform engineering services for the New Sarpy CN Culvert Crossings (Project No. P250301), in an amount not to exceed $692,052.00.
- An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Contract with Barriere Construction Co., L.L.C. for Road Maintenance 2024-25 (Project No. P220501), in the amount of $2,723,256.00.
Other items residents may want to follow include the planned new Hahnville library branch, where a construction manager-at-risk is expected to be selected in mid-April and brought before the Library Board and then the Parish Council around May. The library's new makerspace at the West Regional Library is still being set up, with an opening targeted for summer. The Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month proclamation was not accepted in person and will be mailed. Residents were also reminded of two upcoming community events: a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on April 5 at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, and the 17th Annual Trash Bash cleanup on April 12, with online registration open through April 4.
Appointments, Proclamations & Recognitions
Approved2025-0070
Proclamation in Recognition of Johnny John Marino, Jr., Justice of the Peace, District 6
Recognition of Johnny John Marino, Jr. for his 24 years of service as Justice of the Peace for District 6, retiring January 10, 2025, after being elected October 5, 2002.
Approved2025-0071
Proclamation, United Way of St. Charles 5K Bridge Run Day in St. Charles Parish
Proclamation declaring Saturday, March 29, 2025, as United Way of St. Charles 5K Bridge Run Day and encouraging parish residents to participate in and support this fundraising event benefiting United Way programs.
Approved2025-0072
Proclamation, Child Abuse Prevention Month
Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in St. Charles Parish and calling upon citizens, agencies, faith groups, and businesses to support families and prevent child abuse.
Approved2025-0073
Proclamation, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Financial Literacy Month
Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Financial Literacy Month in St. Charles Parish, recognizing the connection between economic abuse and domestic violence.
Approved2025-0074
Proclamation, Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month and encouraging community members to learn about the disease and support those living with it and their caregivers.
Approved2025-0075
Proclamation, Need to Feed Month in St. Charles Parish
Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Need to Feed Month and encouraging support for local food banks. Saturday, April 26, 2025, designated as Eat to Feed Day with community activities and food collection.
Approved2025-0076
Proclamation, Trash Bash Cleanup Day in St. Charles Parish
Proclamation declaring Saturday, April 12, 2025, as the 17th Annual Trash Bash Cleanup Day. Volunteers invited to clean parish and state highways, with celebration at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling at 11:30 a.m.
Approved8–02025-0048
Resolution Appointing a Member to the St. Charles Parish Library Board of Control, District 1 Representative
Appointment of Charlene Alexander-Armstrong to the St. Charles Parish Library Board of Control as District 1 representative for a five-year term from April 1, 2025, to April 1, 2030.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Willie Comardelle
Published July 13, 2026
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